How do you handle going out to eat at restaurants?

I eat out and socialise a lot but it's usually in the local Wetherspoons because it's good value for money. They have all the calories listed next to each item so you know what you're eating and even have a designated 500cal section. I tend to order what I would have normally ordered but with changes, so instead of a Mexican beef burger, I save 150cal and get the whole chicken breast Mexican burger. I've never liked their chips so have always swapped for a salad and that is about 600cal mark.

It's important to remember online that some calories aren't added.. Wetherspoons often has smaller print at the top of each section saying "served with chips (add 400cal)"- it doesn't apply to me but I'm sure must catch some people out.

As a general rule of thumb I have about a 700cal max limit when I eat out but tend to up this for special occasions or certain restaurants. For example, for as long as I live (diet, lifestyle change, eat in moderation, up veg and up exercise, you name it!) I will never go to Pizza Express and not order a Calabrese. It's a requirement. Clocks up around 1,100cals but it's worth it and I savor every mouthful. Want Pizza Express now.....

I look up the menu beforehand. I try to get a salad entree, either without dressing or with balsamic.
I also save up some calories if I know I'll be eating out.

I find soups (non-cream based) are lower calorie and more satisfying than salad or other "health options". I only drink water or unsweetened tea.

I'll do a good hour's run or a couple of hours bike riding. Then I'll eat what I like.